Music Management programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 29 schools to find the best for music management students.
The school you choose for music management can shape your career. To help, we created our Best Music Management Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Music Management School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Music Management Schools list, to help you decide. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
No school ranked higher than University Of Southern California this year for music management. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit institution. University Of Southern California graduates 92% of students within six years. There were roughly 86 music management students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern California in the most recent data year. Students who receive their music management degree from University Of Southern California earn around $26,975 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,250 to complete this degree.
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University Of California Los Angeles came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best music management schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Los Angeles. About 93% of students finish within six years. University Of California Los Angeles awarded about 27 music management degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their music management degree from University Of California Los Angeles earn around $63,833 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,097 to complete this degree.
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Belmont University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in music management, ranking #3. Set in the city of Nashville, Belmont University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 211 music management students who graduated with this degree at Belmont University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the music management program make about $30,666 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,750 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong music management program will find one at Syracuse University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Syracuse University awarded about 30 music management degrees in the most recent data year. Music Management graduates of Syracuse University earn a median of $35,389 early in their careers. Syracuse University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong music management program will find one at University Of Georgia, which ranked #5. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 81 music management students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the music management program make about $33,927 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,492 to complete this degree.
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Suny College At Oneonta placed #6 among the best music management schools. Suny College At Oneonta is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Oneonta. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 35 music management students who graduated with this degree at Suny College At Oneonta in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music management degree recipients from Suny College At Oneonta generally make around $28,449. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree.
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University Of South Carolina Columbia placed #7 among the best music management schools. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. About 79% of students finish within six years. About 15 music management degrees were awarded at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent year. Graduates of the music management program make about $53,623 in their early career. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates carry a median of $24,537 in student loans.
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Drexel University landed the #8 spot for music management this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. About 78% of students finish within six years. About 76 music management degrees were awarded at Drexel University in the most recent year. Music Management graduates of Drexel University earn a median of $34,859 early in their careers. Drexel University graduates carry a median of $25,468 in student loans.
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Appalachian State University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best music management schools. This very large public university is located in the town of Boone. About 74% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 music management students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State University in the most recent data year. Music Management graduates of Appalachian State University earn a median of $28,357 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,412 to complete this degree.
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Austin Community College District landed the #10 spot for music management this year. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. There were roughly 174 music management students who graduated with this degree at Austin Community College District in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music management degree recipients from Austin Community College District generally make around $22,265. Typical student debt for the program is $14,375.
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Hofstra University came in at #11 for music management this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Hempstead. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 24 music management degrees were awarded at Hofstra University in the most recent year. Graduates of the music management program make about $55,705 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,848 to complete this degree.
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Ohio University Main Campus came in at #12 for music management this year. Set in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 32 music management degrees were awarded at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the music management program make about $49,736 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,546.
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Dallas Baptist University placed #13 among the best music management schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Dallas. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 music management degrees were awarded at Dallas Baptist University in the most recent year. Graduates of the music management program make about $34,291 in their early career. Dallas Baptist University graduates carry a median of $22,781 in student loans.
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University Of Miami placed #14 among the best music management schools. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. University Of Miami awarded about 27 music management degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music management degree recipients from University Of Miami generally make around $49,808. Students borrow a median of $17,750 to complete this degree.
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Florida Atlantic University landed the #15 spot for music management this year. Located in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a very large public university. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. Florida Atlantic University awarded about 19 music management degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the music management program make about $49,340 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,212.
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Bradley University earned the #16 position for music management this year. Set in the city of Peoria, Bradley University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Bradley University graduates 76% of students within six years. Bradley University awarded about 10 music management degrees in the most recent data year. Music Management graduates of Bradley University earn a median of $54,513 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,380.
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Middle Tennessee State University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best music management schools. Set in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 114 music management degrees were awarded at Middle Tennessee State University in the most recent year. Music Management graduates of Middle Tennessee State University earn a median of $27,172 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree.
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University Of Central Oklahoma came in at #18 for music management this year. University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public school located in the suburb of Edmond. University Of Central Oklahoma graduates 37% of students within six years. University Of Central Oklahoma awarded about 14 music management degrees in the most recent data year. Music Management graduates of University Of Central Oklahoma earn a median of $44,085 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,321.
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Minnesota State University Mankato earned the #19 position for music management this year. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Minnesota State University Mankato awarded about 13 music management degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music management degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $53,088. Minnesota State University Mankato graduates carry a median of $25,260 in student loans.
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Berklee College Of Music ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best music management schools. Berklee College Of Music is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 268 music management students who graduated with this degree at Berklee College Of Music in the most recent data year. Music Management graduates of Berklee College Of Music earn a median of $38,882 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,375.
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Ferris State University landed the #21 spot for music management this year. Ferris State University is a large public school located in the town of Big Rapids. About 56% of students finish within six years. Ferris State University awarded about 14 music management degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their music management degree from Ferris State University earn around $27,565 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,040 to complete this degree.
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Suny At Fredonia ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best music management schools. Suny At Fredonia is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Fredonia. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 music management students who graduated with this degree at Suny At Fredonia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the music management program make about $26,216 in their early career. Suny At Fredonia graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Columbia College Chicago ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best music management schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. About 52% of students finish within six years. Columbia College Chicago awarded about 52 music management degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music management degree recipients from Columbia College Chicago generally make around $23,844. Columbia College Chicago graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans.
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Loyola University New Orleans earned the #24 position for music management this year. Located in the city of New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 59% of students finish within six years. Loyola University New Orleans awarded about 35 music management degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the music management program make about $20,257 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Murray State University came in at #25 for music management this year. This large public university is located in the town of Murray. About 64% of students finish within six years. Murray State University awarded about 11 music management degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the music management program make about $48,423 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,420.
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Rest of the Top 29 Music Management Schools
These schools also placed among the best for music management this year:
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 29 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
